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Cemeteries in Sumner County, TN

Sumner County, Tennessee has 153 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Gallatin (36), White House (35) and Portland (31). Among them are 14 church cemeteries (9%), 5 Baptist cemeteries (3%) and 4 memorial parks (3%).

153
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10
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14
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How Sumner County compares

Sumner County has 7.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 19.1 for Tennessee, which puts it 87th of 95 Tennessee counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,056 deaths here in 2024, about 228 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (9th of 95 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSumner CountyTennesseeRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents7.219.187th of 95
Cemeteries per 100 square miles28.933.449th of 95
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,05679,8657th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery13.45.810th of 95
Funeral homes95519th of 95
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home22814515th of 95
Cremation providers3665th of 95
Monument dealers02420th of 95
Notable burials289025th of 95

Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Tennessee counties with the figure available. Compare Sumner County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Sumner County?

We list 153 cemeteries in Sumner County, Tennessee. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Sumner County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Tennessee vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Sumner County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Tennessee law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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